CensusEasy
CITY

Warrensburg

Illinois · 1,068 residents (2025 est.) · 0.728 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Decatur metro area
Compare
The short version

Warrensburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,719. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 368 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
−29%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+34%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8631K1K1K2K1990201020202024Warrensburg
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,719
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,679
+93%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+28%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
RELATED:See current rent listings in Warrensburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,254)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(67)
Diversity Score19.8%(183)
Diversity Score
20
+499%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+102%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Warrensburg

Gun Club Estates
Pop 1,050
Frederica
Pop 1,155
Fort Braden
Pop 917
Southport
Pop 873
Places similar to Warrensburg
Head to head

Compare Warrensburg to nearby cities

WARRENSBURG VS
Decatur
Income$51,592−37%
Home value$99,600−31%
Population67,884+6256%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WARRENSBURG VS
Lincoln
Income$57,340−30%
Home value$124,300−15%
Population12,981+1115%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WARRENSBURG VS
Taylorville
Income$57,552−30%
Home value$104,100−28%
Population10,522+885%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WARRENSBURG VS
Springfield
Income$66,064−19%
Home value$162,100+11%
Population112,989+10479%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrensburg, Illinois?

Warrensburg, Illinois has about 921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrensburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Warrensburg, Illinois earns about $81,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrensburg, Illinois expensive?

In Warrensburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $145,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Warrensburg, Illinois?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Warrensburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrensburg, Illinois?

About 8.1% of people in Warrensburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrensburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrensburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Warrensburg with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

Warrensburg, Illinois: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy